Chapter 910

Chapter 910:

“So, Miss Payne, you’re not denying it anymore?” he asked, his tone mocking. “Spare me your further performance. Since I have this footage, imagine what else I might have. The moment Jake sees the unmistakable evidence of your actions, any trust he has in you will vanish.”

A pang of unease settled over Lacey, yet she fought to stay strong.

“Fine. I was behind it. Big deal! What’s your endgame here? Even if you show this to Jake, it won’t make him run back to Kallie. Their problems are far beyond fixing.”

Cody’s expression shifted as he shot her a look.

“Reconciliation? That’s not my goal. You’re overthinking it. I just figure that if Jake sees this, he’ll never trust you again. Would you like to test that theory, Miss Payne?”

Lacey’s heart sank. She couldn’t afford to let that happen. She had spent years earning Jake’s trust, and their relationship was finally progressing. If Jake saw this, all her efforts would be in vain. It was far too late for second thoughts now.

looked at Cody,

way

nodded, his

don’t need money or

worry. Together, we could make

closed her eyes, a wave of resignation washing over her. In her

and Cody finalized the details and signed the contract. Lacey walked away, her shoulders slumped, her

delivers what you

Todd, the elderly man working for Cody, returned,

do you insist on cooperating with that woman? She’s nothing

her. Although she and I share some of the same ruthless and calculating traits, she’s too clumsy and inept,” he

the loose ends for her three years ago, Jake

“Why are we

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